Lift & Transportation of Lock Chamber Bulkheads - Minneapolis, MN

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District requires a contractor to move eight (8) lock chamber bulkheads from the upper parking lot of Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam (1 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN) to the lower parking lot of Lock and Dam 1 (5000 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN). Each bulkhead measures 58 ft Center-to-Center of the rollers. They are 3 ft tall and 6 ft deep. Each bulkhead weighs 12,030 lbs. No lifting beam is available.

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) using a Statement of Objectives (SOO). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to develop a plan for moving the eight (8) lock chamber bulkheads safely to their destination. The Government will evaluate proposals received, and select one firm for award of one firm-fixed price service contract.

Proposals shall include:

• Lifting Plan, which shall include description of the heavy-lift equipment, including current certifications for both the equipment and operator(s). Plan shall include outline of rigging methods to be used
• Transportation Plan, to include details on the vehicle(s) to be used, including critical dimensions, route proposed, what permits are required, and a proposed schedule
• Statement of Experience for Contractor and On-Site Supervisor, to include relevant experience with heavy lifting equipment
• Proof of License and Insurance for Work in State of Minnesota
• Outline of Accident Prevention Plan, with focus on risk mitigation in relation to equipment and procedures proposed
• Pricing for Job

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. If an entity proposes an alternate NAICS code, based on its proposal, a revision of the NAICS code (and SBA size standard) will be considered. 

OFFEROR SHALL BE REGISTERED IN SAM (System for Award Management) https://www.sam.gov to include the FAR and DFARS Reps and Certs sections with the NAICS code applicable to the solicitation.

Offerors are highly encouraged to visit the sites prior to preparing proposals. Information for arranging a site visit is on page 3 of the solicitation, in the Notes to Offerors section. 

Proposals will be evaluated using the following factors:

1. Technical Feasibility
2. Safety/Risk Mitigation
3. Price
4. Relevant Past Performance

When combined, Technical Feasibility and Safety/Risk Mitigation are more important than Price.